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ADHD and Marriage
Learn to thrive in your relationship
Welcome to "ADHD & Marriage"
Helping adults thrive in relationships impacted by ADHD
Melissa Orlov and Dr. Ned Hallowell blog about marriage when one or both spouses has ADHD. What is it like? What are common themes in marriages with ADHD? What strategies can be used to improve these relationships? How can struggling couples get their marriages back on track so both partners can thrive?
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What does it take for couples to move beyond ADHD and negative responses to ADHD? Our blogs help you find out. With a balanced, respectful approach, we provide the information, ideas and inspiration both partners need.
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Your partner may not seem curious about you, but that doesn't mean you can't still connect.
Many are looking for non-medicinal ways to manage ADHD, so I get questions about CBD oil all the time. While there are research-proven treatments for ADHD that don't involved medications, CBD oil isn't one of them. ADDitude Magazine just updated a r
When it comes to living in the present moment, people with ADHD are to be envied. This is how most of them live – often to the exclusion of planning for the future or (sometimes) remembering well the past.
A writer for ADDitude, Emily Chen, has described living in the moment (with ADHD) and her heart, mind, and body as cats. She explains how sometimes they’re all super excited, playfully pouncing here and there in pursuit of prey. During those times, she feels invincible — like anything is possible.
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Living with ADHD can be tough, whether you have it, or are married to it. Share your questions, your confusion, your pain, and your experiences with others who face the same sorts of issues you do. You are not alone!
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Recent forum posts (all topics)
- Where is the Thriving, or Recovery from ADHD? by: Mora_91 18 min ago
- Anger, denial and “acting out” by: Mrsdud 1 day ago
- Marriage issues lead to diagnosis, now time for healing by: speakstofish 3 days ago
- ADHD part of Autism by: jayjay 3 days ago
- Husband of 10 years changes personality on medication (dexamphetamines, Tentin) by: I_live_in_Amsterdam 6 days ago
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- My Partner Doesn't Reach Out To Connect
- 9 Reasons Porn Hurts
- Respect and Personal Boundaries in ADHD Relationships
- For Men with ADHD Who Aren't Convinced it Matters
- Can ADHD Cause Narcissism?
- Feeling Ignored - The Non-ADHD Spouse Dilemna
- 9 Tips for When Non-ADHD Spouses Just Can’t Cope Anymore
- How Do We Tell 'Normal' Anger from 'ADHD Anger'?
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- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Accountability for Conversations?
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- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- When to call it quits with ADHD partner :(
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Accountability for Conversations?
- Husband of 10 years changes personality on medication (dexamphetamines, Tentin)
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- Marriage issues lead to diagnosis, now time for healing
- Absolutely no sympathy from husband when I'm sick! In fact, it seems to be my fault!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
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- What is it with leaving drawers and cabinets open??!!!
- His perception is inaccurate and he accuses me of feeling ways I don't
- My experience with stimulant meds including Acne..!
- What do you do when you can't rely on your spouse?
- Feel like my husband is financially ruining me.
- Low testosterone ADHD and Adderall
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